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Ultimate Beach Ciabatta Sandwich

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Ultimate Beach Ciabatta Sandwich

Name: Ultimate Beach Ciabatta Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 loaf Ciabatta Bread (or a large ciabatta roll); 1 tablespoon Garlic Butter (softened); 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 1/2 medium Avocado (sliced); 4-6 slices Salami (thinly sliced); 2 slices Provolone Cheese; 1/2 cup Rocket (Arugula); 1/2 medium Tomato (sliced)

This recipe guides you through making the ultimate beach sandwich, featuring crispy ciabatta bread spread with savory garlic butter, a tangy mustard mayonnaise, creamy avocado, spicy salami, melty provolone cheese, fresh rocket, and juicy tomatoes. Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch or a picnic by the sea.

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Assembling the layers: Provolone, rocket, and tomato

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

13m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

750

Calories

30g

Protein

65g

Carbs

45g

Fat

The fully stacked sandwich before closing

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Closed and ready-to-eat Ultimate Beach Sandwich

Instructions

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Carefully slice the ciabatta bread horizontally to create two halves.
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Carefully slice the ciabatta bread horizontally to create two halves.
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Use a serrated knife for a clean cut without flattening the bread.
2
Spread the softened garlic butter evenly on the cut sides of both ciabatta halves.
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Spread the softened garlic butter evenly on the cut sides of both ciabatta halves.
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Ensure even coverage for maximum flavor and crispness.
3
Toast the ciabatta halves in a toaster oven, pan, or grill until golden brown and slightly crispy. Be careful not to burn the garlic butter.
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Toast the ciabatta halves in a toaster oven, pan, or grill until golden brown and slightly crispy. Be careful not to burn the garlic butter.
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Toasting adds texture and brings out the garlic flavor.
4
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to create the mustard mayo spread. Spread this mixture generously on one of the toasted ciabatta halves.
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In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to create the mustard mayo spread. Spread this mixture generously on one of the toasted ciabatta halves.
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Adjust mustard amount to your preference for more or less tang.
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Begin layering the sandwich. Place the sliced avocado evenly over the mustard mayo.
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Begin layering the sandwich. Place the sliced avocado evenly over the mustard mayo.
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Fan out the avocado slices for better distribution.
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Arrange the salami slices on top of the avocado layer.
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Arrange the salami slices on top of the avocado layer.
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Overlap the salami slightly to cover the entire surface.
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Place the slices of provolone cheese over the salami.
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Place the slices of provolone cheese over the salami.
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For extra gooeyness, you can briefly warm the cheese on the toasted bread before adding other ingredients, if desired.
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Add a generous handful of fresh rocket (arugula) on top of the cheese.
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Add a generous handful of fresh rocket (arugula) on top of the cheese.
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The peppery taste of rocket complements the rich ingredients.
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Layer the sliced tomatoes over the rocket.
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Layer the sliced tomatoes over the rocket.
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Season the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
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Place the remaining ciabatta half on top to complete the sandwich.
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Place the remaining ciabatta half on top to complete the sandwich.
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Press down gently to help the layers settle.
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For easier eating, you can slice the sandwich in half or into smaller portions.
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For easier eating, you can slice the sandwich in half or into smaller portions.
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This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Ultimate Beach Ciabatta Sandwich

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Ciabatta Bread(or a large ciabatta roll)

Garlic Butter(softened)

Mayonnaise

Dijon Mustard

Avocado(sliced)

Salami(thinly sliced)

Provolone Cheese

Rocket (Arugula)

Tomato(sliced)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Carefully slice the ciabatta bread horizontally to create two halves.Preview1mPreviewCarefully slice the ciabatta bread horizontally to create two halves.1m

Spread the softened garlic butter evenly on the cut sides of both ciabatta halves.Preview1mPreviewSpread the softened garlic butter evenly on the cut sides of both ciabatta halves.1m

Toast the ciabatta halves in a toaster oven, pan, or grill until golden brown and slightly crispy. Be careful not to burn the garlic butter.Preview3mPreviewToast the ciabatta halves in a toaster oven, pan, or grill until golden brown and slightly crispy. Be careful not to burn the garlic butter.3m

Begin layering the sandwich. Place the sliced avocado evenly over the mustard mayo.Preview1mPreviewBegin layering the sandwich. Place the sliced avocado evenly over the mustard mayo.1m

Arrange the salami slices on top of the avocado layer.Preview1mPreviewArrange the salami slices on top of the avocado layer.1m

Place the slices of provolone cheese over the salami.Preview1mPreviewPlace the slices of provolone cheese over the salami.1m

Add a generous handful of fresh rocket (arugula) on top of the cheese.Preview1mPreviewAdd a generous handful of fresh rocket (arugula) on top of the cheese.1m

Layer the sliced tomatoes over the rocket.Preview1mPreviewLayer the sliced tomatoes over the rocket.1m

Place the remaining ciabatta half on top to complete the sandwich.Preview1mPreviewPlace the remaining ciabatta half on top to complete the sandwich.1m

For easier eating, you can slice the sandwich in half or into smaller portions.Preview1mPreviewFor easier eating, you can slice the sandwich in half or into smaller portions.1m

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Ciabatta Bread
(or a large ciabatta roll)

Garlic Butter
(softened)

Avocado
(sliced)

Salami
(thinly sliced)

Tomato
(sliced)

Carefully slice the ciabatta bread horizontally to create two halves.
Preview
1m
Preview
Carefully slice the ciabatta bread horizontally to create two halves.
1m

Spread the softened garlic butter evenly on the cut sides of both ciabatta halves.
Preview
1m
Preview
Spread the softened garlic butter evenly on the cut sides of both ciabatta halves.
1m

Begin layering the sandwich. Place the sliced avocado evenly over the mustard mayo.
Preview
1m
Preview
Begin layering the sandwich. Place the sliced avocado evenly over the mustard mayo.
1m

Arrange the salami slices on top of the avocado layer.
Preview
1m
Preview
Arrange the salami slices on top of the avocado layer.
1m

Place the slices of provolone cheese over the salami.
Preview
1m
Preview
Place the slices of provolone cheese over the salami.
1m

Add a generous handful of fresh rocket (arugula) on top of the cheese.
Preview
1m
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Add a generous handful of fresh rocket (arugula) on top of the cheese.
1m

Layer the sliced tomatoes over the rocket.
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1m
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Layer the sliced tomatoes over the rocket.
1m

Place the remaining ciabatta half on top to complete the sandwich.
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1m
Preview
Place the remaining ciabatta half on top to complete the sandwich.
1m

For easier eating, you can slice the sandwich in half or into smaller portions.
Preview
1m
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For easier eating, you can slice the sandwich in half or into smaller portions.
1m